Eckles has just noticed in the papers the death of Orestes A. Brownson . His respect for Brownson was so great that he feels it his duty to write. He has seen the most brilliant notices of Brownson's life in the ablest papers of the country. Henry's mother, Mrs. Sarah H. Brownson , Eckles believes passed away several years ago. He looked upon her as a saint - so good and patient. Henry's sister is married he has heard. Eckles often thinks of the pleasant days he passed at Henry's home in Elizabeth New Jersey. He can never forget Henry's and Sarah's kindness to him while on duty in New York. Their old friends are passing away one by one. He was sorry to hear of General ? Hay's death a year or more ago, as well as Morgan's who used to be Chief of Staff 2nd Corps. Eckles met Warren about a year ago. Eckles was married in 1868 to a daughter of General J.S. Mason who used to be Colonel of the 4 Ohio; he is now Lieutenant Colonel 4th Infantry. Eckles has two boys and two girls. He has had quite a busy tour of Texas and New Mexico. He has been in New Mexico for ten years. He supposes he should be looked on as just a curiosity in civilization again. He should be glad to hear from Henry. :: III-3-a A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo.